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Tacoma Rear Leaf Spring Questions

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by tacosean1212, Nov 13, 2017.

  1. Nov 13, 2017 at 3:51 PM
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    tacosean1212

    tacosean1212 [OP] Member

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    Hello, I have a 2008 Tacoma Prerunner V6 with a 2.5" lift/level kit that has a saggy rear end and the leaf springs are flattened as well. The current leaf springs I believe only have 3 leafs and last year there were replaced by Toyota because of the leaf spring recall. However, a few months ago I noticed the rear end was sagging and especially on the drivers side so I figured the leaf springs were shot already. My question is if the rear has Bilstein 5100's already can I use those with OME EL095R or will I need different rear shocks as well? Also by doing this will it remain at the same level or will the rear sit higher than the front? Last question is when I do replace the leaf springs should I put in a driveline carrier drop kit as well?
     
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  2. Nov 13, 2017 at 6:59 PM
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    Creepwood

    Creepwood Well-Known Member

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    5100's w/885's up front, 5100's w/AAL out back
    That should pick the rear up higher than it currently sits.

    I put in brand new recall springs and a 1.5 inch add a leaf and it's starting to settle already. Frustrating but they were free so oh well.

    The carrier bearing drop seems very easy so I'd wait until I drove the truck and see if I had the shake first. Not everyone gets it.
     
  3. Nov 15, 2017 at 3:55 PM
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    AllyB

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    I'm having the same issue, rear springs were replace by dealer under warranty, and now with a little weight in the back its looking like its sagging. Am looking for info before I head back to the dealer and see...
     

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